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2 Terms, people, and placesPeople of Native American and European ancestry were calledThe first leader of Mexico’s fight for independence wasMestizos.Father Miguel Hidalgo.

3 _______________Became known throughout South America as “The Liberator”.Simón BolívarMany ________ resented their second-class status in Latin America.creoles

4 The great general, _________________, helped Argentina, Chile, and Peru win independence.José de San Martín

5 Main IdeasLatin American Creoles were inspired by the ideals of __________________.the enlightenmentNapoleon’s invasion of Spain caused Latin America to_____________________.demand independence

6 Toussaint L’Ouverture led _________ to independence.HaitiThe widespread drive for independence in South America was caused by _____________________________________.discontent among the creoles spreading.

7 Which statement describes the results of Latin American independence?Latin American nations were independent, but they were not democratic.